Air sampling low pressure two part foam - Home Energy Pros2015-03-31T21:05:41Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topics/air-sampling-low-pressure-two-part-foam?commentId=6069565%3AComment%3A139947&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noInsulSmart is a two-part amin…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-11-01:6069565:Comment:1398922013-11-01T15:17:12.760ZBob Sullivanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/BobSullivan
<p>InsulSmart is a two-part aminoplast interior foam insulation offered by cfiFOAM, Inc. based in Knoxville, TN. InsulSmart - when tested per ASTM D-5116 @ "full chamber"- showed low emissions rapidly declining from 24.6 ppb @ 7-days, to 6.5 ppb @ 14-days, to 0.8 ppb @ 21-days, and to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">less than 0.8 ppb @ 28-days</span>, which is pretty close to zero emissions. The product's low emissions reflect 1) processing to remove virtually all free-formaldehyde…</p>
<p>InsulSmart is a two-part aminoplast interior foam insulation offered by cfiFOAM, Inc. based in Knoxville, TN. InsulSmart - when tested per ASTM D-5116 @ "full chamber"- showed low emissions rapidly declining from 24.6 ppb @ 7-days, to 6.5 ppb @ 14-days, to 0.8 ppb @ 21-days, and to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">less than 0.8 ppb @ 28-days</span>, which is pretty close to zero emissions. The product's low emissions reflect 1) processing to remove virtually all free-formaldehyde prior to packaging; 2) sophisticated cross-linking chemistry that reduces formaldehyde emissions to levels below ambient in many instances.</p>
<p>A report of ASTM D-5116 is attached along with a summary of various federal agency's guidelines. For product information and to view a short video clip, go to <a href="http://www.cfifoam.com/">www.cfifoam.com</a>.</p> As a manufacturer of low pres…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-10-30:6069565:Comment:1401122013-10-30T18:20:13.611ZKristen Lewishttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/KristenLewis
<p>As a manufacturer of low pressure SPF, Fomo has done multiple air monitoring studies. Our Product Stewardship Guidelines outline a typical air monitoring study done in Connecticut. I have tried to attach this, but it can also be found at <a href="http://www.fomo.com">www.fomo.com</a>. You can see on page 9 that the concentrations detected were well below OSHA limits. It's great that you are ventilating and wearing the proper PPE, however, we would agree with Jon that the occupants should…</p>
<p>As a manufacturer of low pressure SPF, Fomo has done multiple air monitoring studies. Our Product Stewardship Guidelines outline a typical air monitoring study done in Connecticut. I have tried to attach this, but it can also be found at <a href="http://www.fomo.com">www.fomo.com</a>. You can see on page 9 that the concentrations detected were well below OSHA limits. It's great that you are ventilating and wearing the proper PPE, however, we would agree with Jon that the occupants should vacate during the work and with Handi-Foam SPF for one hour after you have stopped spraying, this typically gives you enough time to clean-up and the homeowner can be back home. </p> Thanks Jon, we do all of the…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-10-29:6069565:Comment:1399472013-10-29T00:39:00.987ZCory Chovanechttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CoryChovanec
<p>Thanks Jon, we do all of the above with the exception of the homeownerns leaving. They are denied access to where the foam is being applied and we ventilate.</p>
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<p>Thanks Jon, we do all of the above with the exception of the homeownerns leaving. They are denied access to where the foam is being applied and we ventilate.</p>
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<p> </p> Cory, we have tried badges to…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-10-25:6069565:Comment:1397552013-10-25T14:25:40.303ZJon Harrodhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/JonHarrod
<p>Cory, we have tried badges to detect airborne isocyanates. The ones we tried were not sufficiently sensitive to detect the components in the low pressure foam we were using.</p>
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<p>We also have talked with our foam manufacturer and with our respirator cartridge supplier. We concluded that the best way to minimize the risks of long term exposure is to use positive pressure, outdoor supplied air respirators rather than the dual cartridge respirators. Also, good engineering controls…</p>
<p>Cory, we have tried badges to detect airborne isocyanates. The ones we tried were not sufficiently sensitive to detect the components in the low pressure foam we were using.</p>
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<p>We also have talked with our foam manufacturer and with our respirator cartridge supplier. We concluded that the best way to minimize the risks of long term exposure is to use positive pressure, outdoor supplied air respirators rather than the dual cartridge respirators. Also, good engineering controls (lots of ventilation) should be used during the foam application.</p>
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<p>Homeowners definitely need to be out of the house during application and for the manufacturer's recommended period afterwards. We also recommend that pets be out of the house. Installers need to be protected from exposure during this period as well.</p>